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| Saccharides |
a group of carbohydrates, including sugars and starches |
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| Sacroiliac joints |
the pair of joints located in the pelvis between the sacrum and the hipbones |
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| Sacroiliitis |
inflammation of the sacroiliac joints, which causes pain in the lower body |
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| Sacrum |
the triangular bone located at the bottom of the spine that is connected to the tailbone, the hipbones near the sacroilial joints, and the rest of the spine |
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| SADS |
see Seasonal affective disorder syndrome |
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| Safe sex |
measures taken to reduce the risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted disease, such as the use of a condom |
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| Saline |
a salt solution or any substance that contains salt |
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| Salivary glands |
a group of glands that secrete saliva into the mouth |
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| Salmonella |
a group of bacteria; includes a species that causes food poisoning and another responsible for typhoid fever |
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| Salmonellosis |
infection by salmonella bacteria |
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| Salpingectomy |
surgical removal of one or both fallopian tubes |
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| Salpingitis |
inflammation of a fallopian tube |
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| Salpingography |
X-ray examination of the fallopian tubes |
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| Salpingolysis |
removal of abnormal scar tissue between a fallopian tube and nearby tissue |
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| Salpingo-oophorectomy |
the surgical removal of one or both of the fallopian tubes and one or both of the ovaries |
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| Salpingostomy |
surgical opening of a fallopian tube for drainage or removal of an obstruction |
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| Sarcoidosis |
a rare disease with no known cause that leads to inflammation in tissues throughout the body, including the lymph nodes, lungs, liver, skin, and eyes |
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| Sarcoma |
a cancer in connective tissue, fibrous tissue, or blood vessels |
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| Saturated fat |
fats that contain the maximum amount of hydrogen possible, such as those found in meats and dairy products; can contribute to coronary heart disease and the development of some cancers |
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| Saturday night palsy |
temporary paralysis of the arm after extended pressure on a nerve in the armpit |
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